Quinoa
Quinoa is a small seed cooked like a grain. It has a mild, nutty flavor and a light texture that works in salads, bowls, patties, and stuffings.
Identity
What it is
A quick-cooking seed used like a grain.
Quinoa cooks into small, separate grains with a gentle bite. It is often rinsed before cooking to keep the flavor clean.
Used In Recipes
Favorite Veggie Burgers
BurgersFavorite Veggie BurgersMedium
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed in a fine-mesh colander
Forms, States, and Preparations
How to use it
Cook until tender, then let excess steam escape.
Use cooked quinoa where a recipe needs light structure without heaviness. Let it cool or dry slightly before mixing it into patties or salads.